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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in online learning technology are enabling humans in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Columbia University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a expanding desire to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp these intriguing new open education initiatives. Academics want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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